Connecticut General (Financial) Power of Attorney Form

The Connecticut General (Financial) Power of Attorney is the non-durable version of a POA that transfers powers related to one’s finances. Non-durable essentially means that it will become void once the principal enters a state where they can no longer make sound decisions.

Last updated September 17th, 2024

Laws

Statutes – Chapter 15c: Connecticut Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§ 1-350 – § 1-369)

Definition – “Power of Attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term power of attorney is used (§ 1-350a(7)).

Signing Requirements – Authentication of the document is necessary and must be received by way of signature(s) from a notary professional and two (2) eligible witnesses (§ 1-350d).

Revocation – § 1-350i